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April 6, 2017 The Greek Week Issue Volume XCVII.11 Remembering Carter Cole that he had put in a ton of effort. He just made it look easy.” Leonard added Traylor Nichols ’17 that Carter would often fill gaps dur- Associate Editor ing swim meets, and often perform better than expected. “I had him swim in some things that he normally wouldn’t have been entered in because On March 25th, Hampden-Syd- I maybe needed someone there or ney lost a beloved brother in frshman he could do it better than somebody Harrison Carter Cole. A native of Jef- else,” Leonard remarked. “He’s one fersonton, VA, Carter attended Cul- who I could put him in an event and pepper County High School where he he would break the record in it, and was an Eagle Scout, a member of the it would be like, okay, we never even National Honor Society, and a captain thought he would even swim that.” of his school swim team. In high school In an interview with the Farmville he earned the Virginia High School Herald, senior captain Ryan Mitch- League 3A All-State honors both his ell ’17said that Carter was a cheer- junior and senior year, and served as a ful and incredibly talented swimmer. competitive swimmer on the National “Not only did he put everything he Swim Club — West (Vint Hill). had in every practice,” Mitchell said, At Hampden-Sydney, Carter “but he did it with the biggest smile continued to swim and keep a hard on his face.” Mitchell said that Carter working, scholastic attitude. With Students gathered at Whitehouse on March 29th for a candlelight vigil honoring Carter’s life. (Photo: Traylor Nichols) was a leader who helped pull the team the goal of attending medical school the swim team. Carter holds records also contributed to the leading record a practice. “[It was] like he was float- closer together, and affected every- after graduation, Carter managed to in the 100 yard backstroke, 100 yard set by the 400 and 800 yard free- ing on water,” Leonard said. “Some of body on a personal level. Referring to balance several difficult courses both freestyle, 200 yard freestyle, and also style relay teams. Head coach Betsy [his teammates] were upset because it the ODAC Championship, Mitchell while pledging Alpha Chi Sigma leading records in 100, 200, and 400 Leonard said that Carter was a hard didn’t seem like he was working hard, and breaking multiple records on yard individual medley (IM). Carter working swimmer who never missed but at the end of practice you could tell Continued on page 6 Greek Week Fest Preview
Chad Pisano ’19 described “psychedelic country” genre Big Something that fans at Sydney and across the The Trongone Band Staff Writer of The Futurebirds to the reggae-in- 1:00pm-3:00pm nation need not fear Big Something 3:30pm-5:30pm die mashup that would best describe Campus favorite Big Something leaving their cherished jam band style, Representing the local ticket for Saturday’s Greek Week Fest will The Hip Abduction’s repertoire. A will kick off the first annual Greek as the album added to the band’s an entirely southern concert, the be the first live music festival of its closer look at each of these bands Week Fest in style, returning from a growing catalog of impressive, funk Trongone Band is a Richmond area kind on Hampden-Sydney’s campus. reveals a surprisingly skilled and successful fall show with a new album derived jams that leave their fans band that is rapidly gaining momen- The mixed bag of artists includes a popular lineup that promises to be a Tumbleweed in tow. Their fourth al- (coupled with their lightshows) with tum in the music scene. Best de- wide variety of music, from the self- big part of this year’s Greek Week. bum in 6 years, Tumbleweed proved tastes of Pink Floyd on their ears. scribed as a “southern Rock ‘n’ Soul In this issue... Continued on page 6 Cartoon from Greek Opinion: surveillance Dr. Hight’s weekly Reviews: Who Framed Lacrosse hangs a 20 Week Past, pg. 2 trends a cause for WWII simulation, pg. 4 Roger Rabbit, Charli burger; Tiger Takes is concern, pg. 3 XCX, Menzingers, pg. 5 back, pg. 8 Page 2 The Hampden-Sydney Tiger April 6, 2017 EDITORIALS The Hampden-Sydney Tiger Founded 31 January 1920 by J. B. Wall ’19
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April 23, 2010 Vol. XC.14 April 6, 2017 The Hampden-Sydney Tiger Page 3 EDITORIALS Government Surveillance Gives Americans a Reason to Fear revealing the depth of Turkey’s intru- though many people are out of touch largest domestic phone-tapping pro- lance is that “if you’ve got nothing to sion into its own citizens’ rights, and with how much data the government gram in our nation’s history, President hide, then you’ve got nothing to fear.” reawakening the world to the threat of and now third parties can obtain with- Obama enacted the weak protections This is far from the reality of the situ- Chad Pisano ’19 espionage and intelligence gathering. out one’s permission, this trend has of forcing companies to ask permis- ation. According to James Duane, a Staff Writer Thankfully, the German government been going on for nearly two decades. sion before selling data that was professor a Regent Law School, “It has has the integrity to refuse such a re- Despite the trend by governments, gained through illicit tactics. Capital- been reported that the Congressional quest, but Americans should use this particularly Western governments, to izing on the recent trends of fear and Research Service cannot even count the opportunity to ask themselves a ques- reject allegations of surveillance on uncertainty in the world, our lawmak- current number of federal crimes.” We Today, Americans are afraid of tion: has America been asked to take their own citizens, the United States ers have seized the day and lead yet live in a country with a muddled legal many things. With groups of hate- a similar action before? Such a list, has undoubtedly practiced surveil- another assault on Americans’ private code and a propensity for labels. Many ful or harmful people of all kinds at focused on political opponents, would lance at least since 2001’s Patriot lives. Now, ISPs no longer “need to groups, including libertarians, pro- America’s doorstep, so to speak, many surely prompt an enormous backlash in Act. Among the various surveillance obtain consumer consent before using gressives, or merely those who believe among us are nervous, and under- the United States, a nation that fierce- legislations supported by the Patriot precise geolocation, financial informa- in following the due process of law, standably so. But there is a greater ly prides itself on personal liberties. Act are FISA, the FISA Amend- tion, health information, children’s exist in large numbers in the United specter that looms over the Ameri- Or would it prompt a backlash ments Act, PRISM (a nefarious NSA information and web browsing his- States—and it is often against these can people, one that threatens the at all? On Tuesday, March 28th, the internet data collection program), to tory for advertising and marketing,” activists and privacy activists that the very fabric of our democracy. That House of Representatives voted to name a few. These programs all extend something that the White House and repressive nature of surveillance states threat is government surveillance. remove restrictions placed on Internet the legally hazy mandates of our na- politicians in Washington all claim first begins to really manifest. The After the recent revelation that the Service Providers (ISP) by the Obama tional intelligence agencies to build is good for the free market; this was United States is led by a bi-partisan head of Turkey’s intelligence service Administration’s “USA Freedom Act” complete profiles of their citizens’ restrictive for the market because class of politicians, from Chris Chris- gave a list to the head of German in- that would require them to ask for a lives. FBI director Robert Mueller, Google and similar companies do not tie to Dianne Feinstein, who have telligence, a list of 300 people and 200 person’s permission before sharing after it was revealed that domestic need one’s permission to sell his data. repeatedly stressed a disbelief in a organizations that the Turkish gov- that person’s information and web drone spying had occurred, stated While this kind of surveillance by constitutional right to privacy. If our ernment wanted the German govern- history with marketing companies that it was “worthy of debate and per- our national government may not yet nation’s leaders cannot find the right ment’s help spying on, the world was and other third parties. This absurd re- haps legislation down the road.” be something that all Americans fear, to privacy somewhere between the 4th shocked. This list reportedly included versal is indicative of the true absence After the fallout following Edward it should be. A common attitude and and 9th amendments, then perhaps surveillance photos and addresses, of actual cybersecurity in our lives. Al- Snowden’s 2013 unmasking of the argument against government surveil- they ought to take some civics lessons. Join our staff! Writers, photographers, cartoonists and critics are all welcome to join the Tiger family. If interested, shoot us an email at [email protected]. No application necessary. 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Flames. The game allows players to Among the different components the war is going decidedly against landed troops in North America and make military and economic decisions are a secretive U.S. entry system that them. Part of the fun of the game is conquered the majority of the United Alex V. Abbott ’17 as the leaders of seven major powers. changes American interest in join- its “replayability”, as players who get States before the game ended while he Copy Editor Every week the participants ar- ing the war every game and dozens trounced can come back as massive was in the Rocky Mountains. Other rive at Dr. Hight’s home on campus of optional rules so that players can victors the next time they play, pro- games have seen smashing Japa- and prepare to conquer the world. The customize their playing experience. vided they develop a sound strategy. nese successes, rapid Allied advances Dr. Marc Hight, Elliott Professor war is divided into thirty-six two- The World in Flames group rarely Hight first got interested in the into Italy and Germany, and stale- of Philosophy at the College, has a month turns, with a variable number finishes a game before the end of a game as a college student himself; mates between the clashing nations. unique pastime that he shares with a of subsections called impulses in each semester or academic year; the com- he’s always had a passion for grand Students interested in play- small group of students. Every week, turn. Each turn consists of naval, air- batants are currently ensconced in military strategy and World in Flames ing World in Flames should Hight and about half a dozen stu- craft, and land combat; production of the year 1942 with minimal hope of allowed him to act out various sce- email Hight at [email protected]. dents and community members get new units and reinforcement; libera- finishing the campaign before the end narios and alternate histories. He together to play the strategic-level tion and conquest of various nations; of classes. Nonetheless, all the players speaks fondly of his most successful World War II “simulator” World in and a variety of other wartime steps. seem to enjoy themselves, even when game, in which he, the German player, April 6, 2017 The Hampden-Sydney Tiger Page 5 Tiger Reviews
perfect movie. Those who know me such a charming and cinematic way. character. Let’s look at the screenplay a sparkly red dress. But what’s great Who Framed Roger know that I have a penchant for say- Now I love Space Jam, but I still stand (Written by Jeffrey Price and Peter about Jessica Rabbit is the mystery. ing that films are “in my top 10.” I by what I said. But forget about the Seaman) for a second. Eddie in one She only reveals as much as need- Rabbit may have hundreds of movies in technological innovation for a second. line calls the Pacific Electric “the best ed, and an aura of danger lingers my top 10. This movie is not in my What about the score, the settings, public transportation system in the around her. She is one of the great HHHHH ‘top 10.’ Who Framed Roger Rabbit the characters? Cartoons aside, Who world.” Immediately after this line, femme fatales in cinema history. is my second favorite movie of all Framed Roger Rabbit is a noir film. there is a cut to a sign for the Pacific The biggest mystery inWho When I was in high school, a time—second only to Wizard of Oz. All those aspects I just mentioned Electric Company that reads, “The Framed Roger Rabbit is how Jessica distant one year ago, we had a system “That’s high praise,” some of you are stained with noir. The lonely and World’s Finest Public Transporta- ended up with Roger, a not so hand- of signing out of class where you had may say. It is earned praise. There is longing saxophone solos and melan- tion System,” just before being cov- some rabbit. Her answer as to why to explain why you were signing out, not a single wasted bit of film in this choly bar room piano, upon being ered up by a Cloverleaf Industry sign. she loves Roger Rabbit is simple, whether it was for the bathroom, movie. For example, one character heard, whisk the audience back to the Again, if you blink you might miss it. “He makes me laugh.” My answer water, etc.. I didn’t like that, and R.K. Maroon could mention, after late 1940s. The film’s sets, the Termi- But enough about the technical as to why I love Who Framed Roger so, I strived to think of fun reasons Dumbo appears, that his film stu- nal Bar, Toontown all create a world stuff, let’s get into the performances. Rabbit is less simple. It makes me to sign out of class like “Gathering dio has Dumbo and half the cast of that’s both dark and incredibly whim- Bob Hoskins as Eddie Valiant is ab- laugh, it builds my intrigue, it en- moss with The Rolling Stones.” But Fantasia “on loan from Disney,” then sical and light. It is a Chiaroscuro of solutely great—plus, what a great noir gages my childlike whimsy—have of all of my silly sign outs, my favor- a little later the main character, Ed- film. Its characters feel like they are detective name, Eddie Valiant—but I said whimsy enough?—and above ite was based off a movie. I’m sure die Valiant (Bob Hoskins), walks straight out of Black Mask: the bit- the Rabbit family steals the show. all else it entertains to the nth de- you know which movie. I signed past the magic brooms and one of the ter and alcoholic lead detective, the Roger Rabbit is incredibly funny and gree.It’s been out for almost 30 out, more than any other reason, to dancing hippos from Fantasia just femme fatale, the seemingly incom- though annoying to Eddie, and at years so if you haven’t seen it, go find out “Who Framed Roger Rabbit.” in the background—blink and you’d petent police. It’s noir at its finest. times the audience, I find him incred- see it. What are you waiting for? But you may ask yourself, what miss them. This film’s atmosphere This movie is the tightest I’ve ibly endearing as well. Roger’s wife, makes this movie special enough to is it’s greatest treasure. There is no ever seen. By tight I mean that there Jessica, is probably someone you are warrant such anti-bureaucratic she- film that has replicated the integra- is not a single wasted moment, not a familiar with, even if you haven’t seen -Robert Morris ’20 nanigans? I’ll tell you. It is a near tion of live action and animation in single throwaway line or throwaway the film: tall redheaded bombshell in Tiger Film Critic
Number 1 Angel social media and my morning rou- is a glimpse of what the mixtape could also deserves mention; “Lipgloss” is not a masterpiece in songwrit- tine playlist includes two of her songs have been and the rest of the tracks is a raunchy collaboration with ing or even performance, but I do Charli XCX (although neither is her biggest hit, are a letdown after this high point. CupcakKe that compares wom- think Charli XCX has shown an “Boom Clap,” featured in the filmThe “3 AM (Pull Up)” is the start en’s genitalia with the substance ability to experiment and try new Fault in Our Stars). Her most recent of a downward spiral. The track, in the song’s title. It’s unclear if things, which is a positive—but I HHIII work, though, is a disappointment. about drunk calling and loneli- the song is intended to be a joke or sincerely hope that her next effort The ten-track mixtape Num- ness, has a clever twist ending, but not. I’d lean towards the former. shows more growth as an artist. In the last year or two, I’ve ber 1 Angel begins with a reason- the musical qualities aren’t nearly Apart from the opening track, grown rather fond of British pop able enough track, “Dreamer.” The as good as the opening song. The the mixtape’s best feature is Charli -Alex V. Abbott ’17 star Charlotte Atchison, better song has good instrumentation and next half dozen tracks cover a wide XCX’s collaboration with various known by her stage name, Charli a rhythmic, catchy chorus: “I’m a range of topics and themes, from other artists. Charli really shows her XCX. She’s my celebrity crush; I dreamer / Step, step out the Beemer breakups to party experiences to range and diverse talents by work- follow her on multiple platforms of / ‘Bout to do it big / Stretch, stretch the selling of illegal substances. ing with six other singers on incred- limousine.” Unfortunately, this track The last song of the mixtape ibly disparate tracks. Number 1 Angel
After the Party about cleaning up after one heck of most comfortable topic, but somehow you think about punk rock; however, ditional “punk” puzzle. They bring a a throwdown, but the tunes do evoke the band manages to make the mel- The Menzingers are known to write unique offering to the musical table, The Menzingers that comfortable house party feel. ancholy occasion a tad bit cheerier. songs that are upbeat while lyrically and they have no trouble putting on The Philadelphia natives The album does not follow a set dealing with heavy subjects. This ap- a good show; After the Party is sure are back on the scene with new theme, so each song stands alone as pears to be a common theme among to produce memorable live perfor- HHHII material for the first time since its own story. There are some songs some punk bands in the past few mances. Here is some advice the 2014. What they bring to the ta- that appear to be linked through years: get fans to sing along to catchy band gives in the title track: “Every- If you are looking for some ble with After the Party is a classic mix their lyrics, as “Black Mass” refers to songs that have wicked dark themes. body wants to get famous/ But you feel-good music without dipping of anthemic hooks and slow, rest- a funeral while the follow-up track is Nonetheless, the grand take- just want to dance in a basement/ into the unoriginal masses, then ful, and contemplative songs. “Black about life’s changes, specifically when away of After the Party is that the al- You don’t care if anyone is watching/ The Menzingers might be your next Mass,” the middle song of the album, someone leaves too soon. Yes, these bum has something for everyone. The Just as long as you stay in motion.” band to check out, especially with is full of eerie echoes and mellow vibes. are dark themes and they are not the Menzingers are worth a listen, even if their new album After the Party. The lyrics allude to a funeral; not the first things that come to mind when they do not fit perfectly into the tra- -Spencer Connell ’17 No, the premise of the album is not Page 6 The Hampden-Sydney Tiger April 6, 2017
“I was his older brother, and he was and was smiling the whole time.” me laugh no matter how mad I was.” always pushing me to do better… After their encounter, Carter and Other students expressed their But we never fought. He was the Dylan’s friendship continued: “On the love for Carter during the candle- best brother and friend anyone could first day of classes I found out he was light vigil in front of Whitehouse Carter ever have. He was a friend to all and in my chem class and from then on and during the memorial service in everyone who met him loved him.” he’d always ask me how I was doing College Church the week follow- Apart from swimming, Carter everyday,” Watson added. “What took ing Carter’s death. An estimated cont. had a love for the outdoors, and was me back was his work ethic in and out five hundred students attended the also a member of Alpha Chi Sigma of the classroom and the way he car- combination of these two events. fraternity. Dylan Watson ’20, one of ried himself, never looking down on Senior faculty spoke, and students Carter’s pledge brothers at Alpha Chi someone else. Dr Dua would ask him a had an opportunity to express their said that “Carter was a part of a team Sigma, recollected his first experi- question in chem and even if he didn’t memories or experiences with Carter. that made history, and it wouldn’t have ence with Carter: “On move in day I know the answer he would be smiling Although we lost a brother, the been possible without him. He was a was walking up the hill, struggling to and laughing, then in lab we’d always impact that Carter made on the part of accomplishing, what I thought, carry all of my stuff to the top floor mess up but he would always be smil- Hampden-Sydney community is still was impossible in my four years here.” of the building, and out of nowhere ing while everyone else was frustrated. present. As Mitchell said, “Carter An obituary on foundandsons. this kid comes sprinting with a huge Carter was able to find the beauty in helped the H-SC Swim team become com affirms Carter’s hardwork- smile saying that he will help and I life and learned at a young age how more than just a team, but a fam- Cole (Photo: hscathletics.com) ing, yet laid back, attitude. Carter’s thought that he was an RA. He helped to enjoy every minute of the day and ily. Carter played a huge role in our brother, Lee Cole is quoted saying me carry all of my stuff to my room always possessed the ability to make family, and will never be forgotten.”
birds, or the slow, indie Futurebirds? Get your Having played in festivals including Greek SXSW 2015, Bonnaroo 2013, and the Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival yearbook 2017, the Futurebirds certainly have Week Fest credibility as far as large music fests go. now! The Hip Abduction 10:30pm-12:30am and Americana Jam,” The Trongone Closing the Greek Week Fest, Band was founded by brothers An- The Kaleidoscope headliners The Hip Abduction are drew and John who have formed a a “vibrant St. Petersburg, FL-based musical chemistry never before seen is back collective that formed over a mutual in the jam band community. Gaining appreciation for West African and a growing following across the Vir- early Jamaican reggae/dub music.” Order online at ginia college scene and beyond, the The band has released three studio band is set to release their full-length tinyurl.com/ albums including their critically ac- debut album this fall and will launch claimed self-titled sophomore album an accompanying east coast tour. Kaleidoscope17 and their 2016 effort Gold Under the Glow, garnering much aplomb for Futurebirds their catchy melodies and mellow FREE for Seniors 6:30pm-9:30pm vibes. As The Hip Abduction takes With the start of the Futurebirds’ synth pop in a whole new direction, $25 for others first set, Hampden-Sydney will wel- they also mark the arrival of a newer come their new and rapidly rising and more global kind of music into sound of “psychedelic country.” The Sydney’s typically jam band music band, who hail from Athens, Georgia, scene. They are anchored by several rely heavily on near-constant touring hits including the more indie-rock as a key to building a loyal fan base. derived “Holiday,” the more clas- Argus Software is And a loyal fan base is what they now sically reggae “Live it Right,” and have—one that is fixated on their “Come Alive.” After appearing with a proud sponsor of slow and passionate mix of southern stars like moe., Umphry’s McGee, and rock, country, and neo-psychedelia Galactic, The Hip Abduction should ARGUS Financial found in their two studio albums Baba face no obstacles in helping Hamp- Yaga and Hotel Parties. Throughout den Sydney’s campus come alive one Analysis courses at songs like “Rodeo,” “Virginia Slims,” last time at this year’s Greek Week. and “American Cowboy,” audiences Hampden-Sydney have the chance of losing track of Trongone Band preview written by which band they are listening to: Hayden Robinson ’18 the country-inspired Futurebirds, College. or the rock-and-roll loving Future- April 6, 2017 The Hampden-Sydney Tiger Page 7 SPORTS Baseball Battles Ranked Opponents in and out of Conference
as the game was at a 1-1 knot until the in the 5th to lead 3-2 thanks to an RBI bottom of the 8th. Sophomore Tyler from Wiles. Freshmen pitchers Chase Blevins ran home after an R-MC wild Mayberry and Jonathan Triesler Spencer Connell ’17 pitch, giving the Tigers a 2-1 lead, and combined to have six Ks, an earned Sports Editor eventually a morale-boosting victory. run, six hits, and four walks over Freshman Josh Duimstra tallied an their respective stints on the mound. RBI thanks to a fielder’s choice play The second game was another close The Hampden-Sydney Baseball in the bottom of the 5th. Sophomore one, but ended in heartbreak for H-SC team has been slugging through tough pitcher Jimmy Butler stood tall on the thanks to a wild pitch as the Maroons opponents as March waned and April mound with a six-inning performance emerged victorious 4-3. In the top arrived. In a short span, the Tigers that included three Ks, three walks, of the 2nd, Tyler Blevins stole home battled against nationally ranked op- five hits, and an earned run. Fresh- plate after reaching base on a stand- ponents while earning mixed results. man reliever Jonathan Triesler picked up double. The stolen base contributed Over the weekend of March 24th up the win in his three-inning stint to the two-run inning for H-SC, and and 25th, the Tigers faced off against while striking out three Yellow Jackets the team added another run to make the 5th ranked school in the coun- and giving up one walk and one hit. it 3-0 until the 5th inning. The Ma- try, LaGrange College in Georgia. Following the well-earned victory, roons had a three-run inning of their The Panthers proved to be too much H-SC traveled to Roanoke to battle own thanks to a two RBI triple and for the Tigers over the three-game the #21 Maroons of Roanoke College a sacrifice fly. The tension was in the for a doubleheader on April 1st. The air as both teams remained locked at Junior Devin Daugherty is posting a solid .378 batting average this season. visit. LaGrange came away with 6-0. (Photo: hscathletics.com) 5-2, and 9-3 victories, forcing H-SC teams split the two games, which were three until the bottom of the 9th. An to bounce back later on in the week. both one-run decisions. H-SC took unfortunate wild pitch allowed Roa- Meanwhile, conference play re- game one to the tune of 3-2 thanks noke to score and walk away with the lins on April 5th. Despite being tied The Tigers will make a crucial road sumed as March was almost gone to offensive input from junior Brian game. Five Tigers shared pitching du- for the first four innings, the Mar- trip to Bridgewater on April 8th. Addi- when the #12 Randolph-Macon Yel- Goodwyn and senior Dustin Wiles in ties and they racked up nine Ks, eight lins were able to steal one from the tionally, just a few weeks away, will be a low Jackets visited the Hill for a late- the top of the 1st, giving the Tigers a walks, three earned runs, and five hits. Tigers, leaving Farmville with a 6-3 pivotal matchup against the #1 school week matinee on March 30th. The two 2-0 lead. Roanoke answered with two H-SC returned home for a short victory. The loss moves the Tigers to in the country, the Shenandoah Hor- teams engaged in a tight pitcher’s duel runs in the 4th, but H-SC came back visit from the Virginia Wesleyan Mar- 15-12 overall and 4-5 in the ODAC. nets on April 15th in Winchester, VA.
cord heading into a matchup with into Roanoke,” Davis Horbal said. “ Roanoke College. Washington and “This past week leading up to the Lee sits atop the standings as the only Randolph game was nice to only have Lacrosse undefeated team left in conference one game to think about for the en- play. Levin sits 2nd in the ODAC in tire week. We have that opportunity points, Brown in 3rd, and Shaheen in again this week to regroup and refo- 8th. The Tigers are 3rd in goals per cus heading into the Roanoke game,” Little commented on his career game in ODAC play and 4th in goals Booth said regarding the preparation day by saying quite simply, “I was just against on average as well. It certainly heading into the huge matchup. The happy to contribute to a good team feels that the Tigers are peaking and schedule to come also includes an win.” Senior captain defenseman right in the heart of ODAC play. “We April 12th home matchup against the Triston Segall said following another took a tough loss to Washington & Guilford College Quakers at 7 PM strong defensive showing, “We are Lee at the beginning of Spring Break. and an April 15th matchup at Lynch- feeling great, we have a ton of talent We said in the locker room that this burg College at 7 PM. All of the focus on the defensive end and now we feel game does not stop us from getting the is currently directed at the April 8th as if we are getting in a great rhythm #1 seed in the ODAC Tournament. game at Roanoke College at 2:30 PM. heading into the rest of the season.” We are on a 5 game winning streak As it stands currently Hampden- and right where we need to be going Junior Ian Levin earned ODAC Player of the Week honors. (Photo: hscathletics.com) Sydney is 9-3 with a 3-1 ODAC re- Page 8 The Hampden-Sydney Tiger April 6, 2017 SPORTS Lacrosse Streaks into Homestretch, Brown and Levin Earn Player of the Week Honors
work for a winning streak that has sophomore John Burke throwing out Burke dished out two assists to bring cluded Levin who had seven points, now reached five games. Hampden- two assists, sophomore Mitch Ren- the winning streak to four games. Shaheen and junior Jack Little who Sydney has rattled off wins against frow making fifteen saves, and Wilson Following the Randolph-Macon each had a hat trick, Pool, Morris, and Ryan Peevey ’17 Sewanee, Randolph-Macon, and Booth picking up eight ground balls. game, Levin was awarded ODAC Brown who each had three points, and Sports Writer Randolph College in the past two Following the final non-conference Player of the Week honors for his Doetzer and freshman Jack Hayden weeks to keep the momentum roll- matchup of the year against Sewanee, eleven point week versus Sewanee and who each had two points. Once again ing into the final five games of the the Randolph-Macon Yellow Jackets Randolph-Macon. At the time he was Arntzen dominated the face-off circle ODAC schedule and regular season. came to town on March 25th. The Ti- third in the ODAC in points and tied winning eight of 12 face-offs while Following a pair of 17-8 victo- The first of the three most recent gers handled Randolph-Macon 12-9. for first in goals with two other players collecting five ground balls. Hamp- ries over Spring Break at Southern victories came against Sewanee to Senior Jared Arntzen won 17 of 24 including Shaheen. Levin’s honor was den-Sydney fired off double the shots Virginia and Shenandoah, junior the tune of 12-6 under the lights on face-offs on the day, sophomore Jack the third time a Hampden-Sydney of Randolph College on the day, a true Hunter Brown took home his second March 22nd. Statistical leaders from Doetzer led the team with four points, player took home the honor this season. testament to the tough Hampden- ODAC Player of the Week honor. the night included junior Ian Levin and junior Chandler Shaheen scored The fifth and final win to date Sydney defense and the barrage of In this particular case, Brown tallied tallying eight points, senior Duncan three goals to help lead the way. Pool, came by way of a 20-10 thrashing of shots that the offense put up on the day. fourteen points as a catalyst in the Morris scoring three goals, junior Brown, Levin, all scored twice with an the Randolph College Wildcats on Tiger victories and laid the ground- Connor Pool having three points, assist, Morris netted two goals, and April 1st. Standouts on the day in- Continued on page 7
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